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West Company Culture
West Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
West's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
B-Team
C+Diversity
CEnvironment
CMeetings
CWest CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Launi Skinner
56 /100
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Diversity at West
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at West have rated Team, Work Culture, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at West
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at West have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
West eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-22
West employees are -22% more likely to recommend West as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at West
Working at West is rated below average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. West employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting West’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at West was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at West
D
Overall Company Culture at West is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
West ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
West Employee Reviews
Out of 17 West employee reviews, 64% were positive. The remaining 36% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping West improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 64% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 36% |
Positive Reviews From West Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Work as a team and consider everyones advice
- What is the best part about your compensation package?combination of salary and fringe benefits
- What are some of the best things about your team?The productivity is at top notch
Constructive Feedback From West Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay is below the local market average for my position and responsibilities.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?pointing out the strengths of others and putting them to use.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?In a word frankly everything
West Company Information
West Company Overview
A strategy and creative accelerator based in San Francisco focused on introducing new companies, products and ideas to the world.
West Mission, Vision & Values
West Mission & Values
Welcome to West. We help you better understand the market for your product. Then we help you plot a path to engagement. We’ve worked with some of the world’s best companies to define markets, design customer-centric brand strategies and execute on beloved end-to-end experiences.
| Headquarter | 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | west-sf.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
West Competitors
West competitors include Eastman Chemical Company and APAC Customer Services. West ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how West compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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West Employees
30 employees at West have reviewed West across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 30 West employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at West are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at West, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at West are generally satisfied with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at West are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at West believe the environment at West is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at West is extremely fast. About 69% of the employees at West work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at West are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
West employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at West report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
88% of West employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
West employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
60% of West employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
West employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
56% of West employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining West - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining West is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. West employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
West KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of West's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 West employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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West CEO & Leadership
West CEO - Launi Skinner
56 /100
Launi’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Launi in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Launi Skinner’s employees rank West in the Top 40% for Professional Development, in the Top 50% for Team, and in the Bottom 45% for Environment. Skinner is generally unpopular with West employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by employees in the Customer Support department and employees in the Sales department. However, Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
West Leadership
The West Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Launi Skinner, Managing Director Nicholas Kim, and VP Labor and Employment Counsel Brian McGrath
Launi Skinner CEO / President
Launi Skinner serves as the CEO / President of West.
Nicholas Kim Managing Director
Nicholas Kim serves as the Managing Director for West. Nicholas started at West in December of 2018. Nicholas is based... read more
Brian McGrath VP Labor and Employment Counsel
Brian McGrath serves as the VP Labor and Employment Counsel for West. Brian started at West in May of 2009. Brian is... read more
Harry WifKinson National Vice President
Harry WifKinson serves as the National Vice President of West | SF + NY. Harry currently resides in the Houston, Texas... read more
Allison Light Managing Director
Allison Light serves as the Managing Director of West.
West Salaries
How much does West pay?
How much do people at West get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at West is $124,794, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,857, or $54 per hour.
At West, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $240,673 annually and the lowest is an Operations Manager at $38,000 annually. Average West salaries by department include: Sales at $139,186, Product at $195,657, Engineering at $124,502, and IT at $111,398. Half of West salaries are above $113,857.
21 employees at West rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 71 ratings) while 18 employees at West rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings).
Salaries contributed from West employees include job titles like Sales Engineer, Senior Marketing Manager, Event Planner, and Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 7 salary records from West employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $154k | $154k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $193k | $193k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $238k | $238k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $240k | $240k | 100th Percentile |
$124,794*
Average Compensation
$113,857*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
West Salaries by City
West Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at West
Diverse employees at West score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing West in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at West across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
West Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
West PTO
West's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 33% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. West's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
West Careers
West Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, West applied for 43 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at West unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
43
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 95% Granted (41 out of 43)
- 0% Denied ( out of 43)
- 5% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 43)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 43)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in West on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 25% | |
Finance | 15% | |
IT | 10% | |
Product | 5% | |
Other | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Tampa | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 10% | |
New York City | 10% | |
Berkeley | 5% | |
Sacramento | 5% | |
Other | 60% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding West
What is West address?
West location is at 20511 Lake Forest Drive
Who is the CEO of West?
West CEO is Launi Skinner, their score by employees is 56
What is West eNPS?
The eNPS for West is -22
What is the salary for Group Engineering Manager in West?
Group Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 185k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in West?
The average salaries for Marketing in West is 98k
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